McCune Rural High School - Eagle Yearbook (McCune, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1950 volume:

GOLDEN DAYS foday well lived, makes every yes- terday a dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Black and Gold we salute you Each day with a cheer. Striving new honors to record every year. Seniors % rtftidsbtp In Grateful Aooreciation--- The members of the graduating class of 19$0 wish to express their gratitude and appreciation to Superintendent Heryford and to the faculty for he consideration, guidance, kindness, and under- standing extended to them during their years at MRHS and hope to make you proud of their achieve- ments in the years to come. Sincerely yours, SO M ministra tion Superintendent We are realizing more and more that the primary function of education is to inter- pret life the American way to our young citizens, so that by the time they become adults they will be aware of American life and American problems. 0. L. Heryford, B. S., M. S. Kansas State Teachers College Pittsburg, Kansas of ddducatio n Jake Davidson Director John L. kullen Treasurer Irene Stevenson, B. S. Kathryn M. Calhoun, B. S. Music Commerce Eva Turkington, 3. S., M. S. Mathematics Leah Green, B. S. English Leon Jursche, B. S., M. S. Marguerite King, B. S. Ralph Utermoehlen, B. S. Coach Vocational Homemaking Agriculture Seniofi [lass Ofjice is Allen Kelley President Tolly Harris Secretary-Treasurer Leeta Frame Cheer Leader Glenn Murdock Vice-President Eleanora Calhoun Filina McColm Jimmy Bratton Sylvia Timson Junior Shaffer V Don Villson Jackie Depue Elsie Ulbrich James Mustard Tatty licGown Charlene Duensing Dean Long Colleen Autem Byron Stocker Norma Middleton BiU Deill Lucy Wort Dow Wort Betty Long Marion Bennett Keith Michael Charles Fox Charlotte McColm Edward Collins Julia Gardenhire Leon Parsons Mary Lou Wadkins Betty Weber Richard Hartman Lisle Fincher Berne it a McMillan Lloyd Kirk Marilyn Treadway Loren Freeman Corene Stewart Marilyn Slapar Marrin Egbert Junior Culpan Helen Grant Phyllis Shephard Charles McCola Kenneth Ulery Mary Lea Wilcox Helen McGown Francis ’Veber w Barbara Parsons Bill Metcalf Raraae Lee Stewart Jack Med lin Marjorie Ulbrich © r • A. i m fite Mh Raymond Hartman Phyllis Painter Leland Orem Dorothy Nelson Jerry Cares John Hiller Norman McMahan i wr Dean Murdock Anna Mae McElwain © ,o a. i t - fcv) Lorna Jo Barnes y- r i Charles Shanholtser Max Allen Jack Moore Robert Adams m,z ’ i±M© L'i © l Johnny Spendal Theodore Gardenhire ‘‘ ’ UI Robert Smith % Lynn Baldwin Donald Henderson Freddy uirin John Clark Joan Irwin Wallace Morrison Virginia Sumpter Donald Howell Jo Ann Treadway Bill Shanholtzer Leah kcGlathery Richard FlahartyRuth Davidson Dale Shenefelt Jacqueline Darland Billy Taylor Jo Ann Stocker Delbert Rentfro Mary Ellen Ewan tfyoan Barton Marion McEiwain Carl Bronson Veda Autem Merle Fincher Shirley Miller rf 'mmUKmm Marjorie Baldwin Helen Larcom Donald Depue Harold Gibson Mildred Wort Paul Riggs Helen Johnson Patsy Miller Roberta Shanholtzer 0. 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Heryford, Superintendent Secretaries Frederick Strathe Roy Tridle Paul Rudisill Jeens ii� ii President..........................Sylvia Timson Vice-President...........Marilyn Treadway Secretary................Coleen Lanfear Treasurer................Corene Stewart Program Chairman..............Leeta Frame Music Chairman...........Eleanora Calhoun Worship Chairman.............Martha Long Social Chairman • • • Alice Lou Davison Publicity Chairman..................Tolly Harris Finance Chairman . • . .Mary Lou Wadkins Service Chairman....................Wilma McColm Sponsor..................Eva Turkington oZeT the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. -Annual Sta Editor-in-chief...................Leeta Frame Associate Editor.................Sylvia Timson Business Manager..................Allen Kelley Assistant Business Manager........Tolly Harris Photograph Editor.................Patty McGown Assistant Photograph Editor..Eleanora Calhoun Art Editor.....................Junior Shaffer Assistant Art Editor..............Wilma McColm Sports Editor.....................Glenn Murdock Sponsor........................Eva Turkington -1 J J J ] w, UdlC The music department has worked hard to attain high standards in the field of music. Much interest has been shown in that over three-fourths of the student body were in one or more of the musical organizations. In the vocal divisions, fifty-one girls reported for glee club and forty boys enroll- ed in glee club. The mixed chorus was chosen from these two clubs. The band has sixty-four members. Clad in the traditional black and gold uniforms, they have made many appearances in parades, concerts, and other school activities. High lights of the year were the music festivals at Oswego Cherokee and Pittsourg. A Spring Music Festival was presented in McCune. trumpet 1 Jrio Bill Metcalf Jimmie Mustard Richard Hartman d and MELODY MAIDS J. Mustard J • Hush B. Stocker J. Clark H. Millard R. Hartman B. Metcalf M. Egbert (not pictured) Virginia Sumpter Patty McGown Tolly Harris Jo Ann Treadway Bernieta McMillan Joan Irwin Marilyn Treadway Mavis Kelley Bonita Stewart Leeta Frame Coleen Lanfear ] ] ] ] ] ] ] 1 ] 1 a Football Thejr 20 St. Mary's 0 27 Chetopa 13 38 Cherokee 0 7 Frontenac 6 7 Girard 13 27 Arma 33 6 Erie 20 34 Arcadia 12 Inexperience, inconsistency, but a fighting heart seemed to be the high notes of the Eagles 1949 football machine. The defending champion Eagles finished in third place in the Cee Cee League with a 3-2 win and loss record and a 5-3 win and loss record for the season. The season records and third place standing does not indicate the true picture of the season. The Eagles lost the Championship by only one game and that game was lost in the final minutes. In every game the Eagles showed up well and gave a good account of them selves. After being hit hard by graduation the Eagles bounded back to be a contender which indicates the fighting spirit of the squad. The Eagles opened their 19V? season by traveling to Pittsburg to play the St. Marys Panthers, Champions of the Mineral Belt League. The Eagles upset the Panthers 20-6 by out- playing them in every department. The line played brilliantly in stopping the fast Panther backs and the backfield ran beautifully piling up much yardage. The Eagles came home after upsetting the St. Marys Panthers to play the Chetopa Blue Devils of the Twin Valley League in another non-conference game. The backfield led by Co- Captains Allen Kelley and Junior Shaffer and the line led by Lloyd Kirk, Dean Long, and Byron Stocker had little trouble in stopping the Blue Devils—McCune 27-Chetopa 13. The Eagles opened league play at Cherokee. The hapless Braves were outclassed as the entire Eagle Squad performed well in defeating them 38-0. Traveling to Frontenac for their second league encounter, the Eagles edged the Raiders in a hard fought game 7-6. Trailing 6-0 at half time, the Eagles scored their winning touch down in the third quarter when Kelley passed to Kirk 39 yards for a touchdown. Kelley plunged for the extra point which proved the winning point. Murdock and Culpan played an outstanding game in the line, while Kelley and Medlin did brilliant work in the backfield. The following week the Eagles met the strong Girard Trojans. On a rain soaked field the heavy Trojans defeated the lighter Eagles 13-7. The Eagles scored their only touchdown when Kelley ran 40 yards and Medlin plunged for the point. The Trojans scored the winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter. In a game for the Cee Cee Championship; the Arma Bulldogs won the Cee Cee Championship when they defeated the Eagles 33-27 in one of the most thrilling games seen on the local field in many years. The Eagles led most of the game, but the heavy Bulldog team's weight began to tell late in the game and they pushed over the winning touchdown with three minutes left to play. The Eagles suffered a serious blow, which probably led to their loss, when Allen Kelley was injured and had to leave the game early in the third quarter. The Eagles were leading 27-12 when Kelley left the game. The entire Eagle team played their hearts out against the larger Bulldogs. Playing with only a few days rest after their hard game with Arma, the Eagle team lost a 20-6 decision to the Erie Red Devils. Frank Heskett and Allen Kelley in the backfield and Charles Fox in the line played stellar games. In the final game of the season, the Eagles outclassed the Arcadia Bearcats 34-12. The entire Eagle squad played well. The Eagles were represented on the league All Star Team by Allen Kelley and Lloyd Kirk on the first team, while Dean Long was placed on the second team. Allen Kelley was unanimous choice and Co-Captain of the All Star Team. Byron Stocker, Glenn Murdock, and Charles Fox received honorable mention. The following lettermen will be lost by graduation: Allen Kelley, Junior Shaffer,Glenn Murdock, Byron Stocker, Dean Long, and Charles Fox. Other returning squad members to earn a letter are: Loren Freeman, Lloyd Kirk, Junior Culpan, Frank Heskett, Jack Medlin, Don Hen- derson, Bill Metcalf, and Jim Clark. i Lloyd Kirk Charles Fox’ ■« 1r?rf ( 'y|B i - i, Clar •jJiSSSgJ 7� V T «■♦ .♦21% t ♦ «If � r Frank Heskett Donald Depue Harold Foraker Junior Culpan BV Wall ace Morrison Harold Millard Allen Kelley Hobby Moulds L«on Parsons • Junior Shaffer ' ?)6n Henderson Dean Long Harold Gibson Sammy Slightom Robert Smith Bill Metcalf Loren Freeman vr Robert Adams Jerry Cares Coach Leon Jursche Glenn Murdock 1 Leon Farsons Frank Heskett rLA Junior Shaffer I •J ' • : immv ClarK Glenn Murdock Jack Medlin Bill Aietcali Jack Moore Lloyd Kirk I} Allen Kelley Coach Leon Jurecht 1 ] ] The McCune Eagles completed another successful season with a 17 won and 6 loss record. For the fourth consecutive year the Eagles advanced to the regional finals. They also won their third consecutive Cee Cee League championship. The Eagles deserve a great deal of credit for coming from the role of underdog to win the championship from Arcadia and Arms the pre- season favorites. In other non-league games the Eagles defeated the St. Mary's Panthers, champions of the Mineral Belt League, 44-40. They also defeated the Mineral Wildcats of the Mineral Belt League 39-29. The Eagles opened the 1949-50 season against Walnut, champions or the Crawnosho League, and defeated them 41-23 In the second game the Eagles defeated St. Francis 57-34. The Eagles lost their only non-conference game to the strong Altamont Grizzlies 43-36 in a hard fought game. Opening league play the Eagles lost their first league game in three years when the strong Arcadia Bearcats defeated them 45-44 in a hard fought game. After this defeat the Eagles came back and defeated Arcadia 30-27 in the opening game of the second round of play to third consecutive Cee Cee League Championship. The one loss in the second round suffered by the Eagles came at the hands of a good Arma Bulldog five 58-49. The Eagles finished league play with eight wins and two losses. The Eagles lost the league tournament for the first time in three years when they were defeated by Arcadia 35-33 in the finals. The Eagles returned to Chetops to defend their District Tournament title. The Eagles defeated Mound Valley 40-29 in a first round game. They defeated the Chetopa Blue Devils 54� - 49 in the second game, but lost the title to a tall Oswego 42-41. Playing at the Regional Tournament at Pittsburg the Eagles met the strong Erie Red Devils and defeated them 59-40. The Eagles also defeated the Arma Bulldogs by the score of 50-34. The fast Elsmore team beat out the Eagles in the finals 56-45. Co-captain Alien Kelley led the Eagles offensive, ably assisted by Lloyd Kirk and Jack Medlin, while Co-captain Junior Shaffer and Glenn Murdock's passing and floor work nade the Eagles function as a unit. The following lettermen will be lost by graduation; Co-captains Allen Kelley and Junior Shaffer, and Glenn Murdock. Returning lettermen are Lloyd Kirk, Jack Medlin, Frank Heskett and Jim Clark. Other squad men who saw much service and will return to form the nucleus of next years squad are; Robert Adams, Jack Moore, Bill Metcalf, Loren Freeman, and Bob Moulds. 3.J4.A Junior Play GOOD GLORY Director: Mrs. Leah Green Drina Hatfield, the maid..................................Martha Long Agnes Witherspoon, Sam’s daughter-in-law............Bernieta McMillan Berniece McMillan Todhunter Trevelyan, Kit’s fiance..........................Lloyd Kirk Roma Trevelyan, Tod’s sister.........................Marilyn Treadway Kit Witherspoon, Sam's eldest granddaughter...........Coleen Lanfear George Darnell, a secretary............................Frank Heskett Samuel itherspoon........................................Jimmy Hush David Jordan, a young lawyer...........................Loren Freeman Glory Witherspoon, Sam's granddaughter from Missouri...Mareta Frame Maria Copgles, Glory's grandmother............................Marilyn Slapar Caleb Coggles, Glory's grandfather.............................Marvin Egbert Speech Play IN DOUBT ABOUT DAISY Director: Mrs. Leah Green Mother Turner, who wants to go on a second honeymoon Dad Turner, who must go along........................ Katherine Berry, the girl from the city.............. Herb Kempton, the boy next door...................... Honor, their daughter................................ Mac, their son., ....................................... Alice Lou Davison Martha Long ........Don Willson .Bernieta McMillan Glenn Earl Murdock ....Bonita Stewart .....Jimqy Mustard Speech Plays UUGOSY«S MERRY CHRISTMAS Ur. Maxwell, the head of the family..........................Lloyd Kirk Mrs. Maxwell, the Mother of the house.................Berniece McMillan Wilbur, the thirteen year old son...........................Jackie Depue Betty Lou, the fifteen year old daughter.................Norma Middleton Muggsy, a would-be crook.....................................Allen Kelley Elmer, Muggsy s partner in crime.........................Glenn Murdock The Maid......................................................Lucy Wort IF HE HAD NOT COME Presented at the Christmas Y. W. meeting by the Speech Class t Berniece McMillan, Jimmy Mustard, Bernieta McMillan, Alice Lou Davison, Bonita Stewart, Robert Adams, Anna Mae McElwain, Lloyd Kirk, Glenn Murdock, Mary Lea Wilcox, Martha Long, Don Willson, Jackie Depue, and Lorna Jo Barnes. PECK’S BAD BOY Directors Miss Kathryn Calhoun Henry Peck, Sr., who is henpecked................Allen Kelley Henry Peck, Jr., his son the bad boy. ...........Byron Stocker Mrs Hannah Peck, the bad boy's stepmother......Elsie Ulbrich Jimmy Duffy, the bad boy's pal...................Junior Shaffer Minnie, the bad boy's girl........................Leeta Frame Luella Thorne, the bad boy's stepsister......Eleanora Calhoun Clifford Jennings, in love with Luella..........Glenn Murdock Melville Beaumont, an aged financier....................Jimmy Bratton T. . . Sylvia Timson Lizzie, maid at the PecKs'.......................... , w _ . Wilma McColm Dahlia, colored cook at the Pecks'..............Patty McGown Schultz, the grocer................................ Dean Long Dora......................................................Norma Middleton Flora..................................................Charlene Duensing Lora.............................................Colleen Autem Senior play 1. Regular Guys. 13. Senior picnic. 2. Noon hour with the girls. lit. Shameyl Shameyl 1 3. Disgusted with the whole thing. 15. Something wrong. Clara Dill 16. Scared, Jack? 5. Smile pretty. 17. Tough guy. 1 6. Camp Sedan. 18. That Ipana smile. 7. Superintendent Heryford. 19. Palin' Around. , 8. Big Sister—Little Sister. 20. Three green Freshmen 9. Peck's Bad Boy. 21. f. F. A. officers. ' 10. Jolly Juniors. 22. Silly Six. 11. Ordinary boys. 23. Queen and Attendants 1 Camera shy. 26. Physical Ed. girls. 25. Dignified Seniors. The day of September 3 1946 dawned bright and clear; the sun peeped over the horizon and then burst forth in dazzling radiance. It was a new day beginning, and a new life for the group of young people who trooped into M.R.H.S., eager to begin their high school careers. With eyes open wide with wonder, and hearts full of apprehension, these freshmen destined to be the senior class of 1950, dutifully fell into their routine. We chose as our President, Eleanors Calhoun; Vice President, Wilma McColm; Secretary-Treasurer and Cheer Leader, Fatty McGown; Sponsor, Miss Edith Hanson. Under their able leadership we displayed our abilities in the many activities in which we participated. We were a peppy group of young boys and girls who knew very little of the higher path of knowledge, but were eager to learn. Our minds were filled with high ideals, though we were rather shy in admitting it. To live a successful life was one of our greatest dreams and we set to work to try to accomplish this. The following names were on our freshmen roll: Colleen Autem, Marion Bennett,Gerald Bond, Jinny Bratton, Eleanora Calhoun, Ida Belle Carnali, Edward Collins, Bill Deill, Jackie Depue, Charlene Duensing, Robert Fawcett, Charles Fox, Leeta Frame, Julia Gardenhire, Tolly Harris, Delmar Henderson, Lenora Hibbs, Allen Kelley, Vivian Kutz, Betty Long, Dean Long, Lavurel Merry, Keith Michael, Norma Middleton, Glenn Earl Murdock, Jimny Mustard, Charlene McColm, Charlotte McColm, Wilma Lou McColm, Patty McGown, Elvalen Nelson, Irma Scott, Junior Shaffer, Marion Slightom, Georgia Smita, Byron Stocker, Sylvia Timson, Elsie Ulbrich, Don V'illson, Dow Wort, Lucy Wort. Many of our boys showed interest in sports with Allen Kelley, Junior Shaffer, Byron Stocker, Charles Fox, and Glenn Murdock being outstanding. Our second year in M.R.H.S. was as important as our first. fe dropped to a membership of 36, but we became a decidedly more active group. This year our officers chosen were: Allen Kelley, President; Eleanora Calhoun, Vice President; Leeta Frame, Secretary-Treasurer; Tolly Harris, Cheer Leader; Miss Kathryn Calhoun, Sponsor. We lost Gerald Bond, Ida Belie Carnali, Delmar Henderson, Lavurel Merry, and Georgia Smith, but were joined by Arthur Smith. Our boys were very outstanding in sports this year. Our junior class roll consisted of practically the same names as our previous roll. We had lost only two, Lenora Hibbs, and Vivian Kutz. Joyce Harris joined our group, but left in a very short ti.ue. Our class officers were: President, Allen Kelley; Vice President, Glenn Murdock; Secretary-Treasurer, Tolly Harris; Cheer Leader, ’ ilma McColm; Sponsor, Mrs. Leah Green. Many interesting events took place this year. Sporting season opened with three of our classmates participating in a most successful football season. At the close of the football season basketball was participated in by Allen Kelley, Junior Shaffer, and Glenn Murdock. This team went to the State Tournament at Hutchinson, ranking second in the state. New Shoes , our junior play, was coached by Mrs. Leah Green with the following charac- ters: Byron Stocker, Tolly Harris, Jimny Bratton, Eleanora Calhoun, Leeta Frame, Jim Mustard, Sylvia Timson, Allen Kelley, Glenn Murdock, and Betty Long. The Junior-Senior banquet stood high in the events of the year and followed the theme of moonlight and roses. In the Fall of 1949 we dignified seniors realized that the distance was short, but hard traveling would be necessary in order to reach our destination. Commencement Might. We had lost from our class roll Robert Fawcett, Joyce Harris, Elvalen Nelson, and Irma Scott. During the year we lost Marion Slightom and Betty Long, leaving us twenty-eight members. We elected as our senior officers President, Allen Kelley; Vice President, Glenn Murdock; Secretary-Treasurer, Tolly Harris; Cheer Leader, Leeta Frame; Sponsor, Miss Eva Turkington. In sports our class was well represented by a goodly number of our boys who were letter- men through their four years of high school. Our senior play, Peck's Bad Boy , was coached by Miss Kathryn Calhoun and presented by the following cast: Byron Stocker, Allen Kelley, Leeta Frame, Elsie Ulbrich,Eleanora Calhoun, Patty McGown, Glenn Murdock, Junior Shaffer, Jinny Bratton, Dean Long, Sylvia Timson, Wilma McColm, Charlene Duensing, Colleen Autem, Norma Middleton. Our entire senior class was proud of this production which was pronounced a real success. Four of our seniors: Eleanora Calhoun, Colleen Autem, Junior Shaffer, and Glenn Murdock enrolled in, the first grade in the McCune Grade School and have gone to school together at McCune for 12 years. Norma Middleton was chosen our 1949 Fall Festival queen. We are very proud of our 1950 year book. The staff members are: Allen Kelley, Junior Shaffer, Glenn Murdock, Leeta Frame, Eleanora Calhoun, Sylvia Timson, Wilma McColm, Patty Mc- Gown, Toxly Harris, sponsored by Miss Turkington. We nave come to the end of our four years of high school and see the golden gates of op- portunity opening and urging us to enter. As we look back on our outstanding accomplishments, we can truly say that our experiences in high school have been worthwhile and will enable us to live happier and more useful lives. We wish to express our appreciation to our parents, to Superintendent Heryford, and to the faculty. p °l ip iecu (J Leeta Prame On a cold winter evening after a hard day a toil, I sat In a comfortable chair in the study of my heme. Sitting before the warm cozy fire, my thoughts began to wander back to some of the happiest days of my life! and for that matter, in anybody life. I at remi- niscing my high school days at M.R.H.S. Suddenly from the flames arose a beautiful image. I could not believe my eyes I Then a soft, enthralling voice bade me not be afraid. I am your Godmother and have come to you this evening to give you one wish which I shall make come true for you. Think before you decide for remember, I can grant you but one wish, she explained. I thought for a moment but suddenly I knew without a doubt what I would wish for. I would wish to see my classmates at M.R.H.S. Surely, my child, your wish will be granted, and a very good wish it is, too, replied ay Oodmother. So off we go into the world to peek into the lives and accomplishments of the Graduates of McCune Rural High School of 1950. With a swoop of her wand, there appeared before us one of the newest atomic propelled sphere-o-planes and who was it at the controls but my good friend and clasas te. Dean Long. Heading east, it seems no time at all until we are approaching a city. There below us is a familiar dome-shaped building. Of course, the logical place to start our Journey would be Washington, D. C. One of our mates is an outstanding figure in government these days. He is James Bratton, Senator from Kansas elected on the Weed Control ticket. Another of our group. Junior Shaffer, spends much of his time in Washington. He is a lobbyist for a group opposing the control of women. Swinging northward, we catch a glimpse of Chesapeake Bay. My Godmother informs me that Byron Stocker is a daring sea diver for a large oyster concern there. A little further up the coast we see the large tourist resort of Atlantic City with its usual crowd of visitors. It seems that they are having the Miss America Contest of I960 . One of the leading candi- dates is Norma Middleton who was always the beauty of our Senior group. We wish you success Norma. Oh yes, Norma informs us that one of the Judges will be Charles Pox, a distinguished beauty authority of the day. In New York City we find several of our pals. Rleanora Calhoun is making an initial appearance in a new top-rate opera, Madam Butterfly Flies Again . At the airport we buy a copy of the New York Times. The general manager of this paper is Don Willson. From the headlines we see that there has been a billion dollar robbery but that an early capture of the criminals is expected because the best detectives in town, Mr. Keith Michael and his righthand man, Edward Collins, have been called in on the case. Cruising along 52nd Street, we pause a moment to say hello to Sylvia Timson, who takes shorthand for the United Nations General Assembly meetings. Our next stop is Chicago. There they are holding the spring style reviews. Tolly Harris is a model for a very exclusive manufacturer who features gowns designed by Charlotte McColm We notice she is also wearing the latest hairdo - a fancy upsweep - created by Patty MoGown, now known as Madam Patricia . We wouldn t think of leaving Chicago without looking up Jimmy Mustard. He is very busy these days devising a plan of renaming the months of the year. We must be on our way. As we leave Chicago we turn to the north and as we pass over the Great Forests in Washington we make a speedy stop to chat with Bill Deill who is in the lumber business. In the winter Bill tours the country with his champion pulling horses win- ning every contest that he enters. Next we visit the west coast stopping first at San Francisco where we find Jackie Depue engineering the building of a new bridge to take the place of the Golden Gate Bridge which has become entirely too small for the present day needs. At the University of Southern California we find the famed athlete of our Senior Class, Allen Kelley. Allen's record after graduation is Just as fine as the one he made during his high school days. He has coached the Trojans through a non-loss football season and also won the Rose Bowl. During the basketball season he plays exhibition games in Madison Square Garden. Also at UCLA we find Professor Dow Wort in the math department. His specialty is geometry. He is working on a formula that will revolutionize the study of angles. Just before leaving California, we stop for a short visit with Marlon Bennett, who having made a small fortune in stocks and bonds is retired and spends most of his time at his beauti- ful seaside mansion. Swinging to the south, we locate Glenn Murdock deep in the heart of Texas. He operates a cattle ranch. Decked out in a cowboy suit, high-heeled boots and everything, Glenn makes a very impressive cowhand. At Oklahoma City we visit a dancing and charm school owned and operated by Colleen Autem and Charlene Duensing. If anybody could demonstrate charm those two girls could. In Kansas City at the Bell Memorial Hospital we find Elsie Ulbrich who is head nurse. Also the chief dietitian is Lucy Wort. Wilma McColm is in Kansas City, too. She is star- ring in a stage show, Whims of Wilma. The last of our group, Julia Gardenhire has chosen a very worthwhile occupation-that of a missionary. She has been sent to the deep forests of Africa in an endeavor to civilize the Pigmi es. ho—Hum-----Is it daylight? Of course I I must have been dreaming. Anyway it was a lovely dream and has brought back many happy memories of my dear friends and classmates of M.R.H.S. Patty McGown Will We, the Seniors of the Class of 1950 being of sound mind and of lawful age, and whereas we are about to depart as students from the McCune Rural High School, into an untried future, we do hereby give, devise, and bequeath to our said fellow students some of our most valuable possessions. To the faculty we leave an abundance of appreciation and sympathy for having labored with us during our high school career. To the Juniors we bestow the right to publish the Eagle for 1951 To the Sophomores we leave our seats in Mr. Millard's American History Class. To the Freshmen we leave our athletic ability. Jackie Depue wishes to leave his great height to Lloyd Kirk, who cbesnt have any to spare. Allen Kellqy wishes to will his ability to make baskets to Charles McColm. Jimnjy Mustard wills his musical ways to Harold Gibson, who has won fame with his bass voice. Byron Stocker leaves his typing book to anyone who would have the thing. Junior Shaffer leaves the right to walk down the hall with Corene Stewart to any lucky fellow who is given the privilege. Dean Long leaves his ability to play football to Donald Henderson, with the idea that Donald must take it seriously. Marion Bennett leaves his parking place on the west side of the school building every morning to Joe Parsons. Edward Collins leaves his business law book to anyone who happens to have the privilege of taking this course. Keith Michael wills his right of always driving to school to Johnny Spendal. Norma Middleton wishes to leave her sweet disposition to anyone who deserves it. Colleen Autem and Charlene Duensing wish to leave their interest at Hallowell to any other lucky McCune girl. Elsie Ulbrich leaves her dependable and cheerful ways to her sister, Marjorie. Leeta Frame leaves her ability to always make A's to her sister, Mareta. Tolly Harris leaves her ever-ready current news in American History to anyone who is interested enough to read newspapers and find the news. Eleanora Calhoun wishes to leave her interest in Girard to any of the girls who root for the Trojans. Charlotte McColm leaves her quiet, sweet disposition to Joan Treadway. Wilma McColm leaves her ’’Grove to the McCune High School to make it brighter. Donald Willson leaves his dear old Secretarial Practice Book to Lisle Fincher, provid- ing he will take typing next year. Sylvia Timson leaves her ability to take shorthand at 130 to Betty Weber. Lucy wort wills some of the beautiful redness of her hair to her sister, Mildred. Glenn Murdock imparts part of his mathematical mind to Paul Riggs. Bill Deill leaves his manly physique to little Carl Bronson. Jirnny Bratton is reluctant to leave because of his interest in a certain Junior girl. Dow ort leaves his job as librarian to Robert Adams. Charles Fox wills his interest at the Barnes to John Hiller. Julia Gardenhire leaves her chair in American History to her brother, Theodore. And I, Patty McGown, will the opportunity to write the will to anyone who happens to be selected for the task. Thus we the Seniors of 1950 have disposed of our personalities, personal traits and poss- essions to the deserving undergraduates of our school and do hereby set our seal this fif- teenth day of May, one thousand nine hundred and fifty. ' ' ' ' ' : : [ i i ! I I James E. Comer, Jr. Seventh and Eighth Mabel Loyd Sixth and Seventh Ada Lathers Fourth and Fifth Virginia Millard Frances Greenwood Second and Third First Grade JSourd of ddcluca tlon F. L. Kelley Owen Johnston Walter Davis EIGHTH GRADE Maxine Metcalf Carol t ’eber John Mishler Kenneth Fox Maxine Stewart Margaret Fainter Daisy Smith Betty Huston Marvin Johnston Barbara Morgan Margaret Goodhall Neva Shenefelt 5 Marie Markley Vera Liohler U Helen McColm Ralph Baldwin Larry Barnes SEVENTH GRADE Elizabeth Conley Donald Mumy Charles Murdock Maxine Willson Mavis Groff Jean Ann Story SEVENTH GRADE Janell Edmonston ft. 4 Gloria Lloyd r Vi Lavon Barton Patsy Montgomery Kerin Hiller Dorina Davidson Delbert Shepard Tommy Heskett . Eugene Mishler SIXTH GRADE Jack York Darlene Robbins Jacqueiin 3r.ker Bonnie Sartin Jerry Fincher Herbert Harrington Betty Clugston Donald Morgan Lee Roy Parsons Joy Uiller James Mechling L'..« Freddie Fox Faye Howard Richard Rauniker Diane Painter Doris Davidson Richard Blake Kay Han Patricia Shaffer Jack Overman Robert Baldwin Billy iiontgomery Gladys Lahey FOURTH GRADE ni t Kathleen Montee Janice Baker Jolene Story Dixie VanSlyke fc. Mi: te John Harris Sandra SamD Jimmie Smith Patricia StewartBilly Trotnic Feggy Groff Eugene Heskett Anita Green Larry Tridle Sally Overman william Shaw Wary Shaw If. it Lorn Lahey Margie Wart in L Barbara Jackson Ronald Holden Kaye Howard Chauncey Shepard Jean Baldwin Roy Shaw Joyce V illson FIFTH GRADE Steven Larry Long Bonnie Rentfro Judy Baker Ella Lahey Eugene McColm Marilyn Barton Ida Culpan Allan Baldwin Alan Hobson Lloyd . A ’ j| - r ■. Donald Spangler SECOND GRADE Michael Lahey Linda Huston Ronald Nutt Mary Rutn V’ilson Della Ruth Spillman Jimn y Itonroe George Shaw Kay Baldwin Deanie Smith Robert Rentfro Jo nnDunnick Charles Parsons Lea nna Howard Jimmy Frazier Sonora Spangler Norman Sumpter Jo Ellen Baker liary Uennig Steve Hosier FIRST GRADE Jacqueline Liontee Floyd UcColm karilyn Huston iAelba Hey J. D. Best Freddie Shaw Tywink Rentfro Gail Weber i Kenneth Davidson Tim Houseweart Lois Baldwin r It ' Wayne 3arton Beverly Harrington Jerry Trotnic Judy Han v James Wilson R. G. VanSlyke Janice Simmons Sharon Stewart Jacob Amershek L - [ [ i [ L [ [ L I L [ L L [ L ' CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY OF McCUNE Mayor J. T. Templeman J. E. Geary Glenn Kirk Chester Baker Lloyd Tridie Sarah Kirkland (Clerk) Alferd Lanfear Grace Baker (Treasurer) LEONARD Y AI«5L2Y (Marshall) McCune State Bank FOR ALL AROUND DEPENDABILITY WE OFFER OUR BANKING SERVICE Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation McCune, Kansas W. E. GREGG SON Hardware, Furniture, Roofing Phone No. 48 mccune, Kansas Kirkland Insurance Agcy. DR. JOHN H. BARNES Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon McCune. Kansas. INSURANCE SURETY BONDS REAL ESTATE NOTARY PUBLIC RENTALS Office First Door North of McCavlin Store. Phone 256 Day or Night FRANK AND SARAH KIRKLAND Phone No. 85 McCUNE, KANSAS Harold Wadkins General Auctioneer Farm Sales a Specialty TheMcCuno Herald Call or Write for Date $2.00 a Year Phone No. 142 McCune Kansas Tridle Chevrolet Company SALES AND SERVICE w . LLOYD TRIDLE S rri.. PHONE 64 McCune, Kansas 5� rric« alt Make af Car HI-WAY SERVICE STATION TIRES, TUBES. BATTERIES and ACCESSORIES Complete Line oi Wilcox Gob, Oils and Greases Joe Dunn, prop. Friendly Tank Truck Service to Your Farm McCune PHONE 25 Kansas Dr. D. B. McKee, M. D. McCune Variety Store Where Friendly Service and Quality Merchandise Prevail McCune PITTSBURG Towery Barber Shop It Pays to Have a Neat Appearance BILL TCWEHI Shigley Funeral Home AMBULANCE SERVICE Rental of Hospital Beds and Wheel Chairs Funeral Directors RAY SHIGLEY GLADYS SHIGLEY McCune Phone 22 D Kansas Gas and electric Company BETTER LIGHT C uuyuUulatia+U ta FOR BETTER SIGHT The Senior Class THE ROESE DRUG STORE CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS Phone 70 McCune, Kansas Foodland Community Locker “Your Friendly Grocer.” We handle a nice line of Fre h Frozen Foods Phone 52 Alva Marchbanks, Prop. —Phone No. 80— m JONES BROS. CASH GROCERY PAY CASH BANK THE DIFFERENCE Bank First Door North McCUNE, KANS National Marketing Co. J. E. Geary. Local Agent Tank Truck Service to your farm with National Producta Phone 67 Wanda’s Beauty Shop Permanents Finger Waves General Beauty Service Phone No. 1 32 (Shop at my home on North Main Street.) Borden Produce Highest market prices paid for Poultry, Eggs and Cream. A complete line of Moco and other Feeds. PHONE 165 W. A. BORDEN UiCwmm. Kmmam� Cu( %tUmt4 ta THE CORNER STORE Dr. and Mr� . G. A. Mullen Fountain Service T’ke Senion CHate Dr. G. A. Mullen Veterinarian Available at all times for farm calls. A complete line of drugs for farm use. Mr. and Mr . Charles t. Mansfield, Postmaster Phone 100 or 20 Art’s Cafe THE QUALITY CAFE WHERE EVERYBODY MEETS AND EATS MUUP FOOD AT m B MT- PHONE 143 MAE TOWEHY Phone 125 McCune Tire Shop GOODYEAR 4 FIRESTONE TIRES We have enjoyed serving you for 22 years. THE McCUNE APPLIANCE CO. (jflp titinghoure PH 1LCO FARM AND HOME EQUIPMENT Phone 237 Glen Kirk, Prop. Glenn Kirk, Prop. The Colonial Cafe HAZEL AND GILLIE McCune Mutual Telephone Co. YOUR TELEPHONE IS A CHEAP SERVANT Home of Fine Foods and Good Service At Your Service SENIORS Very beat withes for your success. THE FARMERS ELEVATOR Draying and Hauling Phone No. 196. JOC PcLFSOllS Grain FERTILIZER Fe d Dick Parsons, Manager Congratulations., seniors A BROADER INSURANCE POLICY Mac’s Grocery Automobile Insurance, Fire Insurance, Life Insurance. See me for complete in- formation L. W. Kays—State Farm Insurance Co. Fresh Meals and Vegetables Phone 302—McCune OZARK AMUSEMENT CO. PICfn?1E 3 T LEaVE the rest. Baker Grain Co. SELL US YOl'R GRAIN Call 2708 for Price. Feed� Hardware Implement Repairs Lloyd’s Cabinet Shop CABINET WORK AND OUTSIDE CARPENTER WORK. MARY’S APPAREL SHOPPE C0AT5—SUITS—DRESSES—FUR COATS HATS—HOSE—BLOUSES FURS REPAIRED, RESTYLED At® STORED PHON 5S—Met UN E PHONE 11—GIRARD Co4tup,lime Ui aj Dr. A. LaVerne Crowder DENTIST Office over McCune State Bank Office Hour 8 to 12 Phone 76 UMPHENOUR GROCERY Groceries Meats Feed Oil Highway lfc 0 Phone 813 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS DALE UNDERHILL A. MESSENGER LUMBER CO. Building Materials McCUNE. KANSAS A. H. REICH, Manager RUDY'S SHOP Plowshares sharpened and hardfaced, also farm machinery repaired. 1 mile South. 3 4 mile East of McCune. RUDY TROTMIC Standard Oil Co. Don Lock, Agent TANK TRUCK SERVICE McCune Kama. Phone 31 PRODUCE -ream - Eggs - Poultry - Feed and Hides Phone 90 McCune, Konsas DRNTCN HARDWARE CCMRANY Hardware Furniture' Farm Machinery ARCADIA, KANSAS ETTL'S BAKERY Weber Electric Repair WIRING APPLIANCE REFRIGERATION McCune, Kansas SALLY ANN BAKERY “TOPS” in White Bread PARSONS, KANSAS A, The Man Who Knowstioes to Co uytaiulaiio U to 'V-J.WLNS WEAR THE SENIOR CLASS For Clothes 1950 Mr. 6: Mrs. Vern Kutz 1M4 Main '■ARSONS, KANSAS ivian .Joyce McDowell motors “Refresh yourself’’- Best Wishes upon Graduation PITTSBURG KANSAS parsons. Kansas Phone 666 1401 N Broadway CHEROKEE GRAIN COMPANY TONY REDA. Manager GRAIN AND GRAIN PRODUCTS Distributor for 422 NORTH BROADWAY Made Rite Feeds and Goodlander r'lour PITTSBURG. KANSAS Phone 206 CHEROKEE. KANSAS BOTTLING COMPANY OF PITTSBURG $aue Q fiaAbnesU LPJLo ie, Everything for Everybody Telephone: 1088 1211 N. 8roodway Girard phone 200 Kansas Pittsburg, Kansas J. J. KEARNES GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR Contractor ror new snop room Residence 406 W. First Phone 4249 Pittsburg, Kansas Se e rttoivis WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE AND WILL CONTINUE TO SERVE YOU FAITHFULLY Piftabti , Kansas BRENNER MORTUARY GEORGE F. BRENNER AMBULANCE SERVICE Phone 3700 114 E 4th St. CARL DOSE MOTOR SALES 404 N. LOCUST PHONE 690 PITTSBURG. KANSAS FOR THE RELIEF OF EYE STRAIN AND THE CONSERVATION OF VISION 0. p. Sfttrlli (OjrtnmrtriBt 31! 3iortt| Sruadtoaij JJittaburu. I.ans.1 n BEASLEY TIRE MOTOR CO. 822 North Broader Phone 2002 Otto’s Cafe Good Food Is Good Hooltk 711 N Broadway Pittsburg, Kaav Jim’s Steak House St� ml Brnt4 t; THIS IS THE PLACE TO STOP AFTER THE GAMES FOR THOSE HAMBURGERS, FRENCH FRIES AND MILK SJAKES. DOBRAUC OIL COMPANY 401 •- JOPLIN URO. KANSAS M 0 BUG AS Distributor BOWLUS SCHOOL SUPPLY COMPANY 1015 North Broadway Phone 1T7 PITTSBURG ICE CREAM CO ICE CREAM. BRICKS. ICES. SHERBETS CORNER PARK AND OLIVE STREETS PHONE 381 Sold At The Locker in McCune ZJ'ima feottlituj Qompatuf, Harmon Bros. Implement Co. ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM EQUIPMENT Plum 23Ui A ma, Ka+UcU 0LDSM0BILE Phone 29 or.rc trucks Girard, Kansas CANTEEN 202 South Bkoadwav AT YOUR SC AVICI p tt«bu aq. Kansas t’OoodwtUidX BOOKS—GIFTS Phons 110 1124 Moln You will find the finest selection of commencement gifts and corsages )[oxa[ (lomfianij PARSONS. KANSAS “SMILING SERVICE PITTSBURG G I f OUR HORSES drivers Pay Cash for DEAD SoSLI SMALL STOCK PROMPTLY REMOVED FREE Don't Re Fooled [P(P£W R,F.k.N.o« McCune 98 OURS IS TMI OLDEST RENDERING WORKS IN THIS COMMUNITY clean—sanitary trucks •I sure our name is on tm« truck that sir vis you SUoutaUeA. Sltafupe «OB WIRT BIXTH BTBirr PITTSBURG KANSAS Ernie Williamson Music House Band and Orchestra Instruments Kimball Pianos Radios 611 Main St.. Joplin. Mo 408 N. Broadway. Pittsburg. Kan k _ « | A g V PITTSBURG, KANSAS 1 U l! ViOUEN'S AND MISSES APPAREL (v|| L03 North Broadway PITTSBURG, KANSAS Motet StiLetl lOO ROOMS OEOROE V DEAN TELEPHONE 040 PITTSBURG. KANSAS BROADWAY AT 7TM { f 3eauty and Barber Supplies Phone 901-902 120-124 E. 3rd Street Pittsburg, Kansas Pittsburg School Supply Co. WHOLESALE - RETAIL laAhmL CLEANERS SWEATERS AND JACKETS FOR ALL 114 WEST FOURTH PITTSBURG. KANSAS Parsons. Kansas Compliment oj CROWELL ASH DRUG STOKES ■ l?mn Umi 1 m We have successfully filled over two million prescriptions since 1890 home of ORCHID ICE CREAM and ABC MILK 1077 WEST FOURTH ST., JOPUN. MISSOURI RHONE 5641 Pittsburg IUIST HAH I)WAIVE Richmond Music Home HARDWARE— PAINTS— TOOLS—ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Everything Musical for School Home KITCHENWARE and SEEDS Parsons, Kansas 1806 Broadway Phone 28 4 Parsons, Kansas Pfeiffer's JawaUrs Sine U7J tcphenS 113 So. LADIES READY-TO-WEAR Phont Parsons, Kansas 18th PARSONS. KANSAS 575 GoHxyiatnJxMtio+vi to McGiboney's PAINT - WALLPAPER - GIFTS - HOUSEWARES THE SENIOR CLASS 1714 Main Phone 424 PARSONS, KANSAS MFWF1E1D JEWELRY PARSONS. KANSAS UJcdAon, VYloto L Qo. HUDSON SALES AND SERVICE Central and Crawford ’ The Home of Standard Merchandise Phone 684 PARSONS, KANSAS 'imjr IC£ I•- II. Nchnriiler Ar '«� . Thecounty's mostSanitary Slaughterhouse State Inspected I'honr IOO (iirnril. Kmiwn B. M. Gragg Typewriter Co NBT ROYALS—PORTABLE—STANDARD SOLD—REUTED—REP AI RED Phone 1257 Pittsburg Kansas mmm fumirruiis PARSONS KANSAS WIFE T2 Hgi HUSBAND If I am half as wonderful as you always say I am If Ilive within the budget according to our plan If I have as much intelligence as you say I possess Then let's buy at Mathis, PAY CASH—PAY LESS. BROADWAY CAFETERIA «•2 •WOADWAV Pmoni 07 PARSONS. KANSAS JksL {paAAotiA Sun, EVERY DAY FOR FULL COVERAGE AND PICTURES OF SCHOOL AND ATHLETIC EVENTS. PARSONS. KANSAS HUFF'S GRILL The best of eats PARSONS, KANSAS Kirkpatrick Agency INSURANCE REAL ESTATE Phones No. 600-601 PARSONS, KANSAS Pittsburg 502 No. Broadway Phone 1313 CRIPE Towrilalk BREAD IL.©a CLASS RINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS Your Patronage is Greatly Appreciated John Rooney, Dist. Mgr, 817 Walnut Kansas City Missouri J5L SEMCO COLO R PR ESS ANNUAL ANO TC«T BOOK PUBLISH! ! OKLAHOMA CITY I. OKLAHOMA Roy H. Noel � oh urnci io� mis - r.o.i uu . jowun. nimomii Okat's _Jtt, 3o(L 3hanlz6